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5 Fun Facts About July 10 In Maine History
1. On July 10, 1912, a massive forest fire known as the Brownfield Fire broke out in Oxford County, Maine. The fire burned over 50,000 acres and destroyed numerous homes and businesses before it was finally contained two weeks later. It remains one of the worst forest fires in Maine's...
5 Fun Facts About July 9 In Maine History
1. On July 9, 1910, the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Maine was set in North Bridgton, with a scorching 105 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. In 1959, on July 9, the historic Fort McClary in Kittery was officially designated as a National Historic Site, preserving its importance as...
5 Fun Facts About July 8 In Maine History
1. In 1812, the town of Castine was captured by British forces during the War of 1812. The town would be held by the British for three years. 2. In 1903, the town of Rangeley suffered a devastating fire that destroyed over 100 buildings and left many homeless. The small...
5 Fun Facts About July 7 In Maine History
1. On July 7, 1846, Maine became the first state in the nation to pass a law prohibiting the sale of alcohol. This law, known as the "Maine Law," was a landmark in the temperance movement and would set the stage for the national prohibition of alcohol nearly 70 years...
5 Fun Facts About July 6 In Maine History
1. On July 6, 1825, the cornerstone of Bowdoin College's first building, Massachusetts Hall, was laid in Brunswick. The building still stands today and houses administrative offices and classrooms for the college. 2. The first recorded steamship voyage on the Penobscot River in Maine occurred on July 6, 1937, when...
5 Fun Facts About July 5 In Maine History
1. On July 5, 1801, Maine became the 23rd state in the Union. Originally part of Massachusetts, Maine split off to become its own state due to differences in economic and political interests. 2. In 1865, the Great Fire of Portland began on July 4th, but continued into July 5th,...
5 Fun Facts About July 4 In Maine History
1. Maine became a state on July 4, 1820. In celebration of this event, the state’s flag depicts a pine tree and a blue north star on a field of buff, representing the unique qualities of Maine’s landscape. 2. On July 4, 1861, the first battle of the Civil War...
5 Fun Facts About July 3 In Maine History
1. Battle of Machias: On July 3, 1775, the Battle of Machias took place in present-day Maine, marking the first naval engagement of the American Revolution. A group of colonial patriots in Machias, angered by British attempts to control the timber trade, attacked and captured HMS Margaretta. 2. Statehood Day:...
5 Fun Facts About July 2 In Maine History
1. Maine became a state on July 2, 1820, as part of the Missouri Compromise. This compromise allowed Maine to join the Union as a free state, while Missouri joined as a slave state. Maine was the 23rd state to join the United States. 2. On July 2, 1863, the...
5 Fun Facts About July 1 In Maine History
1. Maine Became a State on July 1, 1820 - Maine became the 23rd state of the United States on July 1, 1820. The state was separated from Massachusetts and became its own state with its own legislature and governor. 2. The Battle of Gettysburg began on July 1, 1863...
5 Fun Facts About June 30 In Maine History
1. Maine became the 23rd state in the United States on June 30, 1820. Maine was once a part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, but due to political and economic differences, Maine separated and became its own state. 2. On June 30, 1908, a massive fire destroyed much of the...
5 Fun Facts About June 29 In Maine History
1. In 1864, the Battle of the Crater took place in Petersburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. This battle involved soldiers from Maine and was one of the most famous battles of the war, which led to the eventual collapse of the Confederate forces. 2. In 1943, a devastating...